Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Book Study
Readers Theater Plays
2-16-16
We became a classroom of aspiring thespians and performed a Readers Theater play called, Mrs. Frisby and The Crow. We hope you enjoy the shows!
We became a classroom of aspiring thespians and performed a Readers Theater play called, Mrs. Frisby and The Crow. We hope you enjoy the shows!
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Student Essays
2-8-16
After finishing the books, students wrote an essay about their favorite part of the book. They shared what their favorite part was and why. They cited text-based evidence to support their reasons and added quotes from the text.
After finishing the books, students wrote an essay about their favorite part of the book. They shared what their favorite part was and why. They cited text-based evidence to support their reasons and added quotes from the text.
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Student Interviews
10-30-15
After reading to chapter 10, students interviewed two people in the class. They asked for their opinion of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. They wrote a brief article putting these two opinions together.
After reading to chapter 10, students interviewed two people in the class. They asked for their opinion of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. They wrote a brief article putting these two opinions together.
Eli said that his favorite chapter is The Sickness of Timothy Frisby because Timothy woke up with pneumonia. Eli doesn't have a least favorite chapter because he likes the book to much. He thinks it is ULTRA action packed because Dragon almost caught Mrs. Frisby. He thinks it is funny because Jeremy (the crow) talks and crows don’t talk. On a scale of 1-10 he said it would be 10 because it was ULTRA action packed! He thinks the book is AWESOME! Eli said that he would add a little bit of humor. His favorite character is Timothy because he gets sick.
Rex said he thinks that the novel is good because Mrs. Frisby went on Jeremy’s back up in the sky. He said Mrs. Frisby is his favorite character because she goes on a wonderful journey to the rosebush and to the woods. He said that his least favorite chapter was chapter 7 because half of the chapter they were just flying to the owl’s tree and the other half of the chapter they were just visiting the owl. He thought that was pretty boring. His favorite chapter was chapter 4 because he really liked when Mrs. Frisby talks to the old shrew. He really likes it when people talk. He said that they can use all types of voices. He also likes the part when Mrs. Frisby almost got eaten by Dragon, the cat. On a scale of 1-10 he said it would be 3 because Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of NIMH isn't a very good book. ~Written by Parker (3rd grade)
Rex said he thinks that the novel is good because Mrs. Frisby went on Jeremy’s back up in the sky. He said Mrs. Frisby is his favorite character because she goes on a wonderful journey to the rosebush and to the woods. He said that his least favorite chapter was chapter 7 because half of the chapter they were just flying to the owl’s tree and the other half of the chapter they were just visiting the owl. He thought that was pretty boring. His favorite chapter was chapter 4 because he really liked when Mrs. Frisby talks to the old shrew. He really likes it when people talk. He said that they can use all types of voices. He also likes the part when Mrs. Frisby almost got eaten by Dragon, the cat. On a scale of 1-10 he said it would be 3 because Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of NIMH isn't a very good book. ~Written by Parker (3rd grade)
I interviewed a girl named Kaydence one afternoon about a book named Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Kaydence said, “I like the book because Mrs. Frisby goes on adventures and she saved a crow named Jeremy.” Kaydence said her favorite chapter is chapter 8 because Mrs. Frisby said her name and the owl forgot her name. A couple minutes later the owl asked her name again and yelled “The Frisbys?” and she said, “Yes!” The owl said, “Related to Jonathan Frisby?” ~Written by Karina (1st grade)
On Friday October 30th, I interviewed Laker on the novel, Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. He said on a scale of one to ten, he liked it to about a nine. He also said his favorite part is when the rats carry an electric wire into the rosebush, where the rats live.
Laker said his favorite characters were the owl in chapter 7 and one of the reasons he likes the owl is because he’s wise and gives advice. Another one of his favorite characters is Jeremy the crow who was first seen in chapter 3 and one reason he likes Jeremy is because he is kind to let Mrs.Frisby ride on his back and to wait outside for Mrs.Frisby when Mrs.Frisby met the owl. He also said the most interesting part to read was when Mrs. Frisby met the owl in chapter 7. Chapter 7 is also his favorite chapter because one of his favorite characters is the owl. Another part he said was interesting was when Mrs. Frisby and Jeremy first went to the owl’s tree.
I also interviewed Thomas on Monday, November 2nd. He said it was just a little bit boring. He said one reason he doesn’t like it is because he doesn’t like the novel’s type of fiction. He also said he doesn’t really like novels. So on a scale of one to ten he liked it to a five. On the positives of the book, he said his favorite part is when Mrs. Frisby met Jeremy in chapter 3 because he found out his favorite character. His favorite chapter is chapter 3, the Crow and the Cat, when Jeremy, the crow, was first seen for the same reason his favorite part is when Mrs. Frisby met Jeremy. Also, his favorite character is Jeremy the crow because he likes birds a lot.~Written by Marc (3rd grade)
Laker said his favorite characters were the owl in chapter 7 and one of the reasons he likes the owl is because he’s wise and gives advice. Another one of his favorite characters is Jeremy the crow who was first seen in chapter 3 and one reason he likes Jeremy is because he is kind to let Mrs.Frisby ride on his back and to wait outside for Mrs.Frisby when Mrs.Frisby met the owl. He also said the most interesting part to read was when Mrs. Frisby met the owl in chapter 7. Chapter 7 is also his favorite chapter because one of his favorite characters is the owl. Another part he said was interesting was when Mrs. Frisby and Jeremy first went to the owl’s tree.
I also interviewed Thomas on Monday, November 2nd. He said it was just a little bit boring. He said one reason he doesn’t like it is because he doesn’t like the novel’s type of fiction. He also said he doesn’t really like novels. So on a scale of one to ten he liked it to a five. On the positives of the book, he said his favorite part is when Mrs. Frisby met Jeremy in chapter 3 because he found out his favorite character. His favorite chapter is chapter 3, the Crow and the Cat, when Jeremy, the crow, was first seen for the same reason his favorite part is when Mrs. Frisby met Jeremy. Also, his favorite character is Jeremy the crow because he likes birds a lot.~Written by Marc (3rd grade)
One Tuesday, I interviewed Jaitin on the topic of Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Jaitin likes Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH because he reads high class books just like it. Although Jaitin doesn’t like it when we pause after every two chapters and he forgets what we read (even though we do comprehension sheets). If Jaitin had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, Jaitin would give it a ten. Jaitin’s favorite chapter is The Rose bush because it has a cliffhanger. Jaitin likes that the book has multiple chapters.
On the same Tuesday, I interviewed Brendon on the topic of Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and he loves it. In fact, he loves the book so much he doesn't have a favorite chapter! But he does have a favorite character. in fact, he has two, and they are: Timothy because he is brave and Mrs Frisby because she is nice. If Brendon had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, he would give it a ten. The reason he would give Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH it a ten is because the book it is very adventurous. ~Written by Jaren (3rd grade)
On the same Tuesday, I interviewed Brendon on the topic of Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and he loves it. In fact, he loves the book so much he doesn't have a favorite chapter! But he does have a favorite character. in fact, he has two, and they are: Timothy because he is brave and Mrs Frisby because she is nice. If Brendon had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, he would give it a ten. The reason he would give Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH it a ten is because the book it is very adventurous. ~Written by Jaren (3rd grade)
We are interviewing people to get their opinions on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. I think it is a good book. This is what my friends had to say about it!
I interviewed Eli and he said that he likes it 100% and it is his favorite book because it’s very action packed. His favorite chapter is chapter 1 because Timothy got sick. Eli said that he doesn’t have a least favorite chapter because he likes it too much and doesn’t have one. I asked him if he understands the book and he said, “Yes!” He said that his favorite character is Timothy because he gets sick. His least favorite character is Dragon because he’s Mrs. Frisby’s arch enemy. If Eli had a choice of 1-10 he would say it’s so good that it’s a 10.
I interviewed Parker and his favorite chapter is chapter 1 because Timothy woke up with pneumonia and Mrs. Frisby went on a dangerous and scary journey. I asked Parker who is his favorite character and his response was Jeremy because he helped Mrs. Frisby when she was in trouble. I asked him who was his least favorite character and his response was, “I don’t know because I don’t have one.” He said he doesn’t have a least favorite chapter because there were no bad chapters. He said that some chapters were action packed and some not so action packed. On a scale of 1-10 he said the book would be a 7 and he likes the book.~Written by Graham (1st grade) and typed by Mrs. Devora
I interviewed Eli and he said that he likes it 100% and it is his favorite book because it’s very action packed. His favorite chapter is chapter 1 because Timothy got sick. Eli said that he doesn’t have a least favorite chapter because he likes it too much and doesn’t have one. I asked him if he understands the book and he said, “Yes!” He said that his favorite character is Timothy because he gets sick. His least favorite character is Dragon because he’s Mrs. Frisby’s arch enemy. If Eli had a choice of 1-10 he would say it’s so good that it’s a 10.
I interviewed Parker and his favorite chapter is chapter 1 because Timothy woke up with pneumonia and Mrs. Frisby went on a dangerous and scary journey. I asked Parker who is his favorite character and his response was Jeremy because he helped Mrs. Frisby when she was in trouble. I asked him who was his least favorite character and his response was, “I don’t know because I don’t have one.” He said he doesn’t have a least favorite chapter because there were no bad chapters. He said that some chapters were action packed and some not so action packed. On a scale of 1-10 he said the book would be a 7 and he likes the book.~Written by Graham (1st grade) and typed by Mrs. Devora
Laker loved the book because he likes to read novels. He likes to read novels because there are very hard problems and cliffhangers. Laker likes Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH because he likes this rank of fiction. So overall on a scale of 1-10 Laker gave a 9.
Jaren likes the book because it has blue skies and happiness and it just has another problem so there's a lot of problem solving. He doesn't have a favorite chapter because they’re all his favorite. Mr.Owl, Mrs.Frisby, Timothy, Mr.Ages, Jeremy and consideration of the cat, Dragon are his favorite characters. Jaren, on a scale of 1-10, gave it a 10 because he really likes what happens and likes that Mrs.Frisby is very flexible in plans.~Written by Jaitin (3rd grade)
Jaren likes the book because it has blue skies and happiness and it just has another problem so there's a lot of problem solving. He doesn't have a favorite chapter because they’re all his favorite. Mr.Owl, Mrs.Frisby, Timothy, Mr.Ages, Jeremy and consideration of the cat, Dragon are his favorite characters. Jaren, on a scale of 1-10, gave it a 10 because he really likes what happens and likes that Mrs.Frisby is very flexible in plans.~Written by Jaitin (3rd grade)
On a gloomy day, The day before HALLOWEEN, I interviewed Rex and Jaren! Rex's least favorite characters are The rats of NIMH because a rosebush is the worst place to live. His favorite character is Mrs. Frisby because he thinks she is the main hero. His favorite part was when Mrs. Frisby met the shrew because he likes small creatures.
Jaren said he likes Mrs. Frisby and he liked the book. He also liked the double problem, Timothy and moving day. On a scale of 1 to 10 he said it was 10!~Written by Thomas (2nd grade)
Jaren said he likes Mrs. Frisby and he liked the book. He also liked the double problem, Timothy and moving day. On a scale of 1 to 10 he said it was 10!~Written by Thomas (2nd grade)
On a very cloudy Thursday and Friday, I interviewed Eli, Jaren, and Willa for Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Eli said, “It’s the best book I have ever read because it’s very action packed.” Jaren said, “I positively, 100 percent love Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh because it has a two way dilemma instead of a one way dilemma.” Willa said, “I really, really, really love Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. It’s one of my favorite books. I like it because there are two problems in a book and Dragon the cat attacks.”
I asked Eli, Jaren, and Willa what was your favorite chapter? I asked Eli first. He responded, ”My favorite chapter is 1 (Sickness of Timothy Frisby) because Timothy got sick.” I asked Jaren next. He responded, ”My favorite chapter is 3 (The Crow and the Cat) because she meets Jeremy and Jeremy is funny.” I asked Willa next. She responded, “My favorite chapter is 7 (The Owl) because it’s very exciting.”
I asked Eli, Jaren, and Willa on a scale of 1-10 how good they thought the book was. Eli said” I would give it a 10 because it’s amazing that Mrs.Frisby rode on Jeremy’s back.” Jaren said, “I would give it a 10 because the book is very mysterious and it has a near death sequence.” Willa said, “I would give it a 91/2 because if I rated it a 10 it would be my most favorite book in the whole wide world.” ~Written by Lloyd (3rd grade)
I asked Eli, Jaren, and Willa what was your favorite chapter? I asked Eli first. He responded, ”My favorite chapter is 1 (Sickness of Timothy Frisby) because Timothy got sick.” I asked Jaren next. He responded, ”My favorite chapter is 3 (The Crow and the Cat) because she meets Jeremy and Jeremy is funny.” I asked Willa next. She responded, “My favorite chapter is 7 (The Owl) because it’s very exciting.”
I asked Eli, Jaren, and Willa on a scale of 1-10 how good they thought the book was. Eli said” I would give it a 10 because it’s amazing that Mrs.Frisby rode on Jeremy’s back.” Jaren said, “I would give it a 10 because the book is very mysterious and it has a near death sequence.” Willa said, “I would give it a 91/2 because if I rated it a 10 it would be my most favorite book in the whole wide world.” ~Written by Lloyd (3rd grade)
I interviewed Thomas in the morning on Friday at school. I interviewed him about the book Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and now you will see what Thomas thinks about the book. Thomas said that he kind of likes the book and kind of doesn’t like it. The reason he kind of doesn’t like it is because he thinks the book is not very funny. The reason he kind of does like it is because it has similes in it and he likes that Jeremy is a crow. Thomas likes Jeremy because he likes birds.Thomas says his favorite part is when Mrs.Frisby meets Jeremy because it is his favorite character.
I interviewed Jaren in the morning on Friday at school .I interviewed him about the book Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and now you will see what Jaren thinks about the book.Jaren says he likes the book because it has a two way problem and Mrs.Frisby is nice. The two way problem is moving day and it is coming soon and Timothy is sick and if Timothy breathes cold air he will get more sick than before. Jaren likes the owl because he is wise. Jaren`s favorite part is when Mrs.Frisby came home he likes that part because everything's all right. ~Written by Brendon (2nd grade)
I interviewed Jaren in the morning on Friday at school .I interviewed him about the book Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and now you will see what Jaren thinks about the book.Jaren says he likes the book because it has a two way problem and Mrs.Frisby is nice. The two way problem is moving day and it is coming soon and Timothy is sick and if Timothy breathes cold air he will get more sick than before. Jaren likes the owl because he is wise. Jaren`s favorite part is when Mrs.Frisby came home he likes that part because everything's all right. ~Written by Brendon (2nd grade)
On Thursday and Friday, I interviewed these two people for their opinion on the book Mrs. Frisby And The Rats of NIMH.
Mrs. Devora said, “I think that this is my favorite book because I like books with animals that talk and have the characteristics of people. My favorite chapter would have to be chapter 1: The Sickness of Timothy Frisby, because that’s the chapter when the author introduces us to Mrs. Frisby. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the book a ten because I read the book before and I really, really liked the book.”
Lloyd said, “I Love the book because Mrs. Frisby almost got eaten and my favorite part was when Dragon almost got Mrs. Frisby and my favorite chapter is chapter 4: Mr. Fitzgibbon’s Plow, because the whole thing is mostly about Mr. Fitzgibbon’s plow. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a nine and a half because if I rated the book a ten, it would be my most favorite book in the whole entire world.” ~Written by Willa (2nd Grade)
Mrs. Devora said, “I think that this is my favorite book because I like books with animals that talk and have the characteristics of people. My favorite chapter would have to be chapter 1: The Sickness of Timothy Frisby, because that’s the chapter when the author introduces us to Mrs. Frisby. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the book a ten because I read the book before and I really, really liked the book.”
Lloyd said, “I Love the book because Mrs. Frisby almost got eaten and my favorite part was when Dragon almost got Mrs. Frisby and my favorite chapter is chapter 4: Mr. Fitzgibbon’s Plow, because the whole thing is mostly about Mr. Fitzgibbon’s plow. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a nine and a half because if I rated the book a ten, it would be my most favorite book in the whole entire world.” ~Written by Willa (2nd Grade)
On a cloudy Thursday, I interviewed Lloyd and Graham about their opinion on the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. A book that my class and I are reading. Lloyd and Graham both said it was a good book!
Lloyd said it was a 100% and one of his favorite books because the cat (Dragon) almost caught Mrs. Frisby. Lloyd also said his favorite chapter was Mr. Fitzgibbon’s plow because Mr. Fitzgibbon is his favorite character and he’s an enemy to Mrs. Frisby. On a scale of 1-10 Lloyd rated it at a 91/2. Lloyd’s least favorite character is the cat Dragon because he is not a big cat fan and he is Mrs. Frisby’s enemy. Lloyd’s least favorite chapter is Sickness of Timothy Frisby (chapter 1) because Timothy gets sick.
Graham, on the other hand, said that it was one of his favorite books because it is just getting to the action. The action part was that she was going to the owl’s place from a high height. Graham said “The Owl” is his favorite chapter because Mrs. Frisby did something very brave. On a scale of 1-10 Graham rated it at a ten. Graham’s least favorite character is Dragon because he almost caught Mrs. Frisby. Graham’s least favorite chapter is Go To the Rats because the rat in the picture was ugly. ~Written by Eli (3rd grade)
Lloyd said it was a 100% and one of his favorite books because the cat (Dragon) almost caught Mrs. Frisby. Lloyd also said his favorite chapter was Mr. Fitzgibbon’s plow because Mr. Fitzgibbon is his favorite character and he’s an enemy to Mrs. Frisby. On a scale of 1-10 Lloyd rated it at a 91/2. Lloyd’s least favorite character is the cat Dragon because he is not a big cat fan and he is Mrs. Frisby’s enemy. Lloyd’s least favorite chapter is Sickness of Timothy Frisby (chapter 1) because Timothy gets sick.
Graham, on the other hand, said that it was one of his favorite books because it is just getting to the action. The action part was that she was going to the owl’s place from a high height. Graham said “The Owl” is his favorite chapter because Mrs. Frisby did something very brave. On a scale of 1-10 Graham rated it at a ten. Graham’s least favorite character is Dragon because he almost caught Mrs. Frisby. Graham’s least favorite chapter is Go To the Rats because the rat in the picture was ugly. ~Written by Eli (3rd grade)
On Thursday and Friday, I interviewed Marc on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. On a scale of 1-10, he liked it 8. His favorite part was the part where Mr. Ages had a chat with Mrs. Frisby about Timothy and gave her medicine for Timothy. Marc also told me that his favorite character was Jeremy. His second favorite character was Mr. Ages. Marc told me that the most interesting part he read was the part where Mrs. Frisby comes home and finds Timothy lying in bed sick. The other part that he thought was interesting was the part where Mrs. Frisby went to the Owl.
Jaitin on the other hand, says if the book was in a series then it would be in his top three of favorites because it’s one of the only chapter books that he likes apart from Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus. His favorite part of his favorite chapter was the tenth chapter when Brutus didn’t let Mrs.Frisby in the rosebush. Jaitin’s favorite character was Timothy because Timothy is smart. ~Written by Laker (3rd grade)
Jaitin on the other hand, says if the book was in a series then it would be in his top three of favorites because it’s one of the only chapter books that he likes apart from Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus. His favorite part of his favorite chapter was the tenth chapter when Brutus didn’t let Mrs.Frisby in the rosebush. Jaitin’s favorite character was Timothy because Timothy is smart. ~Written by Laker (3rd grade)
On November 2, I asked Marc if he likes Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. He said that he likes Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh because it is very descriptive which makes it interesting. He said that he likes when Mrs. Frisby finds out Timothy is sicker. His favorite chapter is Mr. Ages because Mrs. Frisby gave Timothy medicine.
I asked her what is your favorite chapter and she said The Owl is her favorite chapter because it is very exciting. I also asked her who is her favorite character. She said that her favorite characters were Mrs. Frisby and Timothy because they both have a one way problem. Timothy was sick and Mrs. Frisby cannot move Timothy because he is not healed yet. ~Written by Rex (2nd grade)
I asked her what is your favorite chapter and she said The Owl is her favorite chapter because it is very exciting. I also asked her who is her favorite character. She said that her favorite characters were Mrs. Frisby and Timothy because they both have a one way problem. Timothy was sick and Mrs. Frisby cannot move Timothy because he is not healed yet. ~Written by Rex (2nd grade)
On a sunny afternoon, I interviewed a girl named Karina. She told me that she doesn’t like the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh because the cat could have seen Mrs. Frisby and chased her off. Another reason Karina doesn’t like the book is because the cat might have caught her and scared her. Karina was afraid that the cat would catch her and kill her and then the cat [Dragon] would bring her inside and hide her. Karina said her favorite chapter was chapter 1 because it talked about Timothy having pneumonia. She also liked chapter 8 because Mrs. Frisby told her name to the owl. ~Written by Kaydence (2nd grade)